Transmedia Storytelling
The process of conveying storylines to a mass audience through the use of multiple media platforms?
What is Transmedia Storytelling?
The MCU keeps magic and science entirely separate in its universe. (T/F)
False.
The MCU integrates magic and science, treating them as compatible forces.
The Lego Batman Movie uses self-aware humor to parody various versions of Batman from over the years. (T/F)
True
This is the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the MCU.
The first production company to realize the full potential of using a transmedia platform.
What is Marvel Studios?
Iron Man (2008) mentions real-world events such as _______ for a sense of authenticity
What is Afghanistan/Terrorism?
This type of superhero film uses humor to reflect on live-action superhero movies.
What is Animated superhero films?
Rocket is this type of creature.
What is a raccoon?
This medium can show how the stories affect people on a personal and more intimate level
What are TV shows?
Marvel stories are primarily set in fictional locations without reference to real-world events. (T/F)
False.
Marvel stories are often set in real-world locations, like New York, and incorporate current events and trends.
The Lego Batman Movie only shows Batman as a serious and dark hero. (T/F)
False.
It also shows a fun, campy version of Batman.
This person is Gamora’s adopted father.
Who is Thanos?
_____ refers to the characters, events, settings, and narratives that are recognized as being part of the official, overarching story of the universe.
What is "Canon"?
_____ mythology is interwoven with science fiction in the MCU to help blend magic and science.
What is Norse mythology?
This film uses humorous parody while also commenting on racial, ethnic, and gender identities in the franchise.
What is Into The Spider-Verse?
The Winter Soldier is this familiar character.
Who is Bucky Barnes?
An adaptation is the same as transmedia storytelling. (T/F)
False.
An adaptation re-presents an existing story, while transmedia storytelling expands and adds to the fictional world.
This famous law by Arthur C. Clarke is applied in the MCU to explain the relationship between advanced technology and magic.
What is Clarke's Third Law: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
The film layers in references to various Spider-Man iterations from comics, movies, and television shows, creating ______.
What is a pastiche?
A pastiche is an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work.
This organization secretly infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
What is Hydra?